The former CEO of Research in Motion says the TPP's changes to intellectual property will make Canada a "permanent underclass" in the global innovation economy, forcing Canadian companies to play by American copyright rules.

"I think in 10 years from now, we'll call that the signature worst thing in policy that Canada's ever done," Balsillie is predicting.

And in addition to economic concerns, it could also weaken online freedom. Open Media, a digital rights advocacy group, warns the TPP's intellectual property chapter could seriously weaken Canadians' freedom online. These include inducing ISPs to block websites, potential threats to data privacy, and criminal penalties for circumventing digital locks.

Don't count on Canadian manufacturing making a comeback any time soon...

Canadian farmers could be getting a worse deal than first thought

Although the Harper government tried to downplay the impact on Canadian farmers during the recent election campaign, the TPP's full text shows the dairy sector will be harder hit than first thought.

Agricultural expert Sylvain Charlebois says the fine print shows Canada will be importing more milk, yogurt, ice cream and cheese than was first announced. And that's in addition to additional imports being allowed into Canada under another free trade deal with Europe.

It could put the health of Canadians at risk

As Doctors Without Borders explains, the finalized TPP text confirms millions will be deprived of affordable medicines thanks to the extension of patent protections for brand-name pharmaceutical companies.

Two important words are missing from the TPP's chapter on the environment

Calling the TPP a "toxic deal," Sierra Club warns it threatens the environment by enabling fossil fuel companies to challenge public health and climate safeguards in unaccountable trade tribunals when these interfere with their profits.

Canadians haven't even been consulted

With the TPP deal announced only midway through the 2015 election, Canadians are only now getting a first look at the full details of the agreement.

However, it's not clear if Canadians are going to have a chance at a full debate about the TPP.